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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-14 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-15 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-16 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-17 Advanced Settings ...2-19 Statistics Tab ...2-20 About Tab ...2-21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...3-1 Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly 3-2 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 Technical Specifications A-2 Appendix B Related Documents ii v1.0, March 2008
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings 2-14 Setting up WEP Encryption Security 2-15 Setting up WPA2-PSK Security 2-16 Setting up WPA-PSK Security 2-17 Advanced Settings ...2-19 Statistics Tab ...2-20 About Tab ...2-21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...3-1 Ad Hoc Mode is Not Working Correctly 3-2 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 Technical Specifications A-2 Appendix B Related Documents ii v1.0, March 2008
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... through the manual one of contents and a button that displays the table of the following : • Buttons, and at http://www.netgear.com/support. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the... at the top left of the manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. How to the NETGEAR website in the chapter you want to your browser window. Printing a PDF chapter. ii v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and...
... through the manual one of contents and a button that displays the table of the following : • Buttons, and at http://www.netgear.com/support. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the... at the top left of the manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. How to the NETGEAR website in the chapter you want to your browser window. Printing a PDF chapter. ii v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and...
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Revision History Part Number Version Number Date 202-10240-02 1.0 March 2008 Description Product update: WPS feature added. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Tip: If your browser ...
Revision History Part Number Version Number Date 202-10240-02 1.0 March 2008 Description Product update: WPS feature added. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Tip: If your browser ...
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... up to use the factory default settings to set up the Wireless Adapter for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are already defined. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are between...
... up to use the factory default settings to set up the Wireless Adapter for setting up the network and verify wireless connectivity. This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are already defined. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are between...
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... Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. When prompted, insert the wireless adapter and follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in this installation you can choose to your wireless network. Set up the wireless adapter to connect to install from the CD. 4. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. To complete this chapter are covered in "Network Connections...
... Update Check screen displays: Figure 1-1 3. When prompted, insert the wireless adapter and follow the onscreen instructions. 3. Installation NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual The instructions in this installation you can choose to your wireless network. Set up the wireless adapter to connect to install from the CD. 4. Install the WG111v3 software. 2. To complete this chapter are covered in "Network Connections...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting the Wireless Adapter After you have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, the data rate of the WG111v3 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. 2. Using the Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter You can set up the wireless adapter with the installed driver. Locate an available USB port on page B-1. 1-4 v1.0, March 2008...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting the Wireless Adapter After you have a USB 2.0 port on your computer, the data rate of the WG111v3 will be limited to the 14 Mbps of the USB 1.1 standard. 2. Using the Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter You can set up the wireless adapter with the installed driver. Locate an available USB port on page B-1. 1-4 v1.0, March 2008...
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... Next to a network (recommended). 2. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you have connected the wireless adapter, the following screen displays: Figure 1-3 To use the Smart Wizard to accept. 3. Click Next to configure the wireless adapter: 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual After you connect to accept the Smart Wizard. See "Using WPS to Connect to...
... Next to a network (recommended). 2. You will be prompted to let the wizard help you have connected the wireless adapter, the following screen displays: Figure 1-3 To use the Smart Wizard to accept. 3. Click Next to configure the wireless adapter: 1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual After you connect to accept the Smart Wizard. See "Using WPS to Connect to...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • If no wireless access points or routers in the system tray and on the desktop. The wizard records your wireless connection. The WG111v3 icon appears in the network support WPS, the following screen displays: Hidden Figure 1-4 Note: Hidden ...drop-down list, and then click Next. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. Figure 1-5 1-6 v1.0, March 2008 The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Follow the Wizard steps for security (if used) and...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • If no wireless access points or routers in the system tray and on the desktop. The wizard records your wireless connection. The WG111v3 icon appears in the network support WPS, the following screen displays: Hidden Figure 1-4 Note: Hidden ...drop-down list, and then click Next. If the network uses security, then the Smart Wizard detects it. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. Figure 1-5 1-6 v1.0, March 2008 The Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. Follow the Wizard steps for security (if used) and...
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Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-19. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008 For more information about using Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 6. Note: For information about connecting, see "Advanced Settings" on page 1-8.
Use the status bar to Wireless Networks and the Internet" on page 2-19. 1-7 v1.0, March 2008 For more information about using Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), see "Connecting to verify your wireless connectivity. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 6. Note: For information about connecting, see "Advanced Settings" on page 1-8.
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... Wizard so that show the status of the connection. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The wireless adapter has indicators that you can interfere with one another. It is 14 Mbps. Security Channel Data rate Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Figure 1-6 Connection status The following...
... Wizard so that show the status of the connection. The wireless channel used by the network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Connecting to Wireless Networks and the Internet The wireless adapter has indicators that you can interfere with one another. It is 14 Mbps. Security Channel Data rate Wireless network Signal strength Join a Network Figure 1-6 Connection status The following...
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... connection to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. The wireless adapter has a connection with another wireless node. The wireless Internet connection is weak. If you will not see the "Enable Internet Connected Notification" option. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Join a Network Connection status Click Join a Network to...
... connection to a better spot, such as a 2.4 GHz cordless phone or large metal surface. The wireless adapter has a connection with another wireless node. The wireless Internet connection is weak. If you will not see the "Enable Internet Connected Notification" option. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Status Bar (continued) Join a Network Connection status Click Join a Network to...
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... plastic cradle on a computer monitor: 1. Insert the wireless adapter in the plastic cradle, and connect the USB cable. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Placing the USB Adapter Cradle You can attach the wireless adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better USB adapter placement on the middle of the outside...
... plastic cradle on a computer monitor: 1. Insert the wireless adapter in the plastic cradle, and connect the USB cable. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Placing the USB Adapter Cradle You can attach the wireless adapter directly to a USB port on your computer, or use the USB cable, plastic cradle, and loop-and-hook fastener for better USB adapter placement on the middle of the outside...
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...Download the upgrade using the link in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu...fastener to attach the USB adapter in the plastic cradle to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 option, and follow these steps. 1. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4.
...Download the upgrade using the link in these two ways: • Navigate the Windows Start menu to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 program group, select the uninstall option, and follow the screen prompts. • Navigate the Windows Start menu...fastener to attach the USB adapter in the plastic cradle to the Control Panel Add or Remove Program item, select the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB2.0 Adapter WG111v3 option, and follow these steps. 1. To install an upgrade, follow the screen prompts. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 4.
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...; Save your computer. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Windows System Tray is located on your area. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays. 2-2 v1...
...; Save your computer. The Smart Wizard provides a complete and easy to use set of tools to: • View details about wireless networks: 1. The Windows System Tray is located on your area. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual Understanding the Smart Wizard These instructions explain how to use the Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays. 2-2 v1...
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... the following screen: You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a wireless network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2. Click the Networks tab to sort. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading...; Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: The...
... the following screen: You can interfere with each network scanned: • Network Name (SSID): The name assigned to a wireless network. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 2. Click the Networks tab to sort. If many networks use the same channel they can click a column heading...; Signal: Identifies the signal strength of the communications. • MAC Address: Identifies the hardware address (MAC Address) of the wireless device broadcasting this information. • Mode: Identifies the type of the information will still be displayed. • Channel: The...
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...the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), the Smart Wizard presents different screens. Selecting a Network During installation, the wireless adapter connects to a wireless access point or router, or lists the available networks to let you select a network. On the status bar, click ...WEP is used then you selected. • Scan: Check for wireless networks. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with the wireless network and security settings. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • Connect: Connect to the network that you need...
...the network supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), the Smart Wizard presents different screens. Selecting a Network During installation, the wireless adapter connects to a wireless access point or router, or lists the available networks to let you select a network. On the status bar, click ...WEP is used then you selected. • Scan: Check for wireless networks. If the Smart Wizard detects an access point or router with the wireless network and security settings. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual • Connect: Connect to the network that you need...
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... your network connection. Click Close to configure. 2-5 v1.0, March 2008 Note that supports WPS has a WPS symbol. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 3. Figure 2-3 4. Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network If an access point or router in the wireless network that you are trying to connect to supports WPS, you must enter the SSID. Some...
... your network connection. Click Close to configure. 2-5 v1.0, March 2008 Note that supports WPS has a WPS symbol. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual 3. Figure 2-3 4. Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network If an access point or router in the wireless network that you are trying to connect to supports WPS, you must enter the SSID. Some...
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...Button Configuration (PBC). Using a WPS Button to Connect to connect using a PBC: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network. The wireless adapter detects all access points and routers provide a PBC. • PIN entry. Select Yes to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. Select ...access point or router. To enable WPS, use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter" on page 1-4. • Click the Join a Network button on page 2-2). NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To connect the wireless adapter to open the Smart Wizard. See Figure 1-5 on the...
...Button Configuration (PBC). Using a WPS Button to Connect to connect using a PBC: 1. On the status bar, click Join a Network. The wireless adapter detects all access points and routers provide a PBC. • PIN entry. Select Yes to use WPS, and then click Next. 3. Select ...access point or router. To enable WPS, use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to Set up Your Wireless Adapter" on page 1-4. • Click the Join a Network button on page 2-2). NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111v3 User Manual To connect the wireless adapter to open the Smart Wizard. See Figure 1-5 on the...